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Boardroom Bound

By Maryfran Johnson

Maryfran Johnson is the host of CIO.com’s CIO Leadership Live video show and former Editor in Chief of CIO magazine and Events. Contact her at maryfran@mfj.media.

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For new board members, onboarding is a crash course in company culture

The new data challenge: Raising your company's ESG IQ

The one skill every CIO needs for better board conversations

The one skill every CIO needs for better board conversations

For IT leaders to stand out as strategic business contributors, simply presenting your materials isn't enough: Engage the board with a few great questions of your own.
Nov, 10 2020
5 compelling reasons why CIOs should pursue board seats now

5 compelling reasons why CIOs should pursue board seats now

Interested in serving on a board? Don’t wait for retirement.
Oct, 1 2020
Finding the ideal board readiness program (and why you need one)

Finding the ideal board readiness program (and why you need one)

When it comes to landing a board role, who you know matters just as much as what you know. Board readiness programs should help you with both.
Aug, 10 2020
Building board diversity

Building board diversity

As corporate boards show some progress in welcoming women and people of color in the latest wave of new members, diversity trends pave the way for more tech leaders in the boardroom.
Jul, 16 2020

Interviewing for a board seat: 3 key differences vs. CIO jobs

Cultural fit, collaborative spirit and commitment matter just as much to board directors as your tech expertise.
Jun, 18 2020
Seeking opportunity in crisis, boards uphold digital growth agendas

Seeking opportunity in crisis, boards uphold digital growth agendas

Determined to find opportunity in the COVID aftermath, boards are leaning in with more management support in addition to their usual strategic oversight. Navigating the post-pandemic world will amplify IT leadership in agility and innovation.
May, 28 2020
Executive Development: When CEOs help their CIOs prepare for board roles

Executive Development: When CEOs help their CIOs prepare for board roles

It may seem counterintuitive for CEOs to encourage (and even coach) their CIOs and senior business leaders to serve on outside boards, but doing so can deliver real business benefits.
May, 13 2020
5 key ingredients for the ideal board resume

5 key ingredients for the ideal board resume

Whether it’s a DIY rewrite of your executive CV or a professionally produced document, every board candidate needs a resume that shines.
Apr, 27 2020
Passion over profits: What nonprofit boards have to offer CIOs

Passion over profits: What nonprofit boards have to offer CIOs

Count on gaining useful experience and connections, but not the right skills to qualify for a corporate board seat.
Apr, 7 2020
Briefing the board on security: Put data in the driver’s seat

Briefing the board on security: Put data in the driver’s seat

Skip the scare tactics and cultivate “tech champions” among your board directors via data-driven stories and cybersecurity scorecards.
Mar, 24 2020
4 strategies for board presentation success

4 strategies for board presentation success

Veteran execs share their best advice on understanding the mindset of the board.
Feb, 28 2020
Playing the "long game" of networking to earn a board seat

Playing the "long game" of networking to earn a board seat

Landing your first board director role is often a multi-year effort. Be prepared to expand the diversity of your connections while building your breadth of business experience.
Feb, 13 2020
Why seek a board seat?

Why seek a board seat?

For those who want to go deeper into what it takes to run a company, being on a board can be a natural career progression. What it's not: easy money.
Jan, 27 2020
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